| Helsinki's Olympic Stadium Prepares for U2 Concerts A record audience turnout is expected at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium for concerts given by the U2 rock band as part of its “360” world tour. An estimated crowd of 104,000 fans are expected for the two concerts. yle.fi |
Thai Berry Pickers Face Bleak Working Conditions in Finland Each summer, thousands of berry pickers from Thailand arrive in Finland with the hopes of earning a bundle of cash. Although Finnish berry companies depend heavily on the workers, their wages and conditions are substandard. yle.fi |
Finns Bring Home Less Booze and Tobacco Finns travelling abroad are bringing both less alcohol and tobacco home with them. A survey by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) shows that between January and August of this year, personal imports of alcoholic drink were down by 6% and of tobacco product by 20% from the same period of 2009. yle.fi |
Rehn: Maailman talous elpyy hitaasti Euroopan unionin talouskomissaari Olli Rehn arvioi, että maailmantalouden elpyminen tulee olemaan loiva. Yhdysvaltojen talouden kasvu on hidastunut, ja lisäksi Euroopan rahoitusmarkkinoiden epävarmuus jatkuu. Rehn muistuttaa, että tällainen kehitys on normaalia syvän finanssikriisin jälkeen. yle.fi |
Clairvoyants Seize Economic Crisis The increasingly hectic pace of life has sent people searching for answers. Uncertainty triggered by the tough economic climate is fostering a market—and demand—for fortune tellers and soothsayers. yle.fi |